PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB) - A food drive will be coming to the Panhandle this Saturday to help with natural disaster situations. The Letter Carriers' Food Drive is a national event that began back in 1933. Residents are to put some non-perishable unopened food or canned goods out at their mailbox on Saturday morning. Local mail carriers or food drive volunteers will pick up any goods. Help locally by donating goods to Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Many pantries throughout the panhandle communities are depleted and this food drive will help make a big difference in the lives of those who need it. C ..read more

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Okaloosa County Department of Corrections staff are warning the families of inmates about bond scams. Authorities said they have encountered multiple recent instances of individuals falsely posing as bail bondsmen to families of inmates housed within the jail. These false individuals contact family members of inmates and claim to be able to bond inmates out of jail if given payment of a gift card or virtual payments such as Cash App or Venmo, according to a news release. The members of the public need to know that legitimate bail bond agents have statutorily ..read more

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man. 29-year-old Kyle Brandon Slay was last seen wearing a bright orange shirt, camo pants, and brown boots. He is 6'4, 170 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes, according to a news release. Authorities said Slay left his home in the Caryville area around 9 p.m. on May 6th and has not been seen since. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 850-638-6111 ..read more

Update: The driver of the Pepsi van is a 47-year-old man from Bristol, FL, and the driver of the truck is a 26-year-old man from Dothan, AL, who sustained minor injuries, according to a news release. CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Florida Highway Patrol has reported an accident on Highway 20 towards Blountstown. Highway 20 appears to be shut down, due to a multi-vehicle accident. It is suggested to use an alternate route. FHP says a Pepsi delivery van traveling eastbound attempted to cross the centerline and hit the driver of a large box truck heading westbound head-on. The driver of the Pepsi ..read more

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast will take place on Saturday, May 11, in Panama City Beach. The course will combine a 1.2-mile saltwater swim in the Gulf, a 56-mile bike ride through the Florida Pines, and a spectator-filled 13.1-mile run along the coast. Front Beach Road and the Middle Beach Road merge will be blocked off on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 12:30 pm, as well as in various other locations. Panama City Beach officials encourage locals and job computers to be cognizant of the route and potential delays. For more information on road closures, view the images below ..read more

PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB) - A Panama City man was arrested facing child sex charges. According to the Bay County Sheriff's Office, the suspect is 41-year-old, James Mixon, who is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl multiple times. The incident took place at his home in the 4000th block of Deerfield Road. Fatal accident on Highway 20 near Blountstown Authorities said the alleged assaults took place on September 30, 2022, and October 1, 2022. Mixon is charged with two counts of sexual battery on a child less than 18 years old. He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond ..read more

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City church narrowly avoided significant damage on Friday morning after the roof of a neighboring business landed on their front lawn. Part of John Lee Mazda's roof blew off as a result of the strong winds the Panhandle experienced during Friday’s storm. The roof landed at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, right across the street from the dealership. Lane closures due to accident near Cherokee Heights The exterior of the church was damaged. You could say it was a bit of deja vu for the church's pastor, this isn't the first time this happened. “When Hurricane Micha ..read more

BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement’s signature event of the year, the “Everlasting Stitches” Quilt Show, is returning on Saturday, May 11th to the settlement in Blountstown. It will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tickets costing $8 for those 13 and up, and $6 for anyone 12 and under or those with a valid military ID. The quilts have been made by people all across the Panhandle and prizes will be handed for the best quilt made by a child, best handmade quilt, and best machine-made quilt. The show continues to return to the settlement due to the excitement it draws from ..read more

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A car accident has been reported in the area of US 231 and Cherokee Heights. Traffic appears to be backed up along US 231, police and EMS are on the scene. According to Panama City Officials, 3 vehicles were involved and 2 people were transported to the hospital. The extent of the injuries remains unknown, though one did appear to have a head injury. There is a preliminary homicide investigation underway in the case of a fatality. No one has died at this time ..read more

PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB-TV) — After turbulent weather passed through the passed through the Panhandle, leaving behind a swath of clouds, cooler weather is on the way thanks to a secondary cold front driven by high pressure. We're not fully in the clear as remnant clouds leave some light scattered showers. This energy will be nothing like the Friday AM storms. Expect overcast conditions until the drive home, where partly cloudy conditions move in. The High Pressure driving this secondary cold front will allow winds to shift and come from the north. This will make a great set up for our Saturday ..read more